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Case Details
Court
Labour Court
Date
28 February 2014
Citation
LC/MC/10/14
Neutral Citation
[2014] ZWLC 10
Outcome
unknown
Case Type
Appeal
Bench
Presiding
E Muchawa J
Full Bench
E Muchawa J
Areas of Law
Labour lawEmployment contractsCollective bargaining agreements
Keywords
mechanicgrade 12collective bargaining agreementunderpaymentgratuityleave pay
Tags
underpayment of salariesgrade misclassificationgratuitycash in lieu of leave
legislation
Statutes Cited
- Labour Act
ai analysis
Case Summary
Key Issues
- {"issue_text":"Whether the arbitrator erred in finding that respondent should have been classified as grade 12 mechanic rather than grade 8/10 security positions","issue_type":"mixed","dispositive":"yes","related_facts":"Respondent performed mechanic duties; was qualified mechanic; contracts showed security grades"}
- {"issue_text":"Whether the arbitrator's decision was grossly unreasonable","issue_type":"law","dispositive":"no","related_facts":"Arbitrator analyzed evidence and applied collective bargaining agreement"}
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Facts of the Case
Background
The respondent was employed by the applicant from 2006 to 2012 under various contracts as a security guard, sergeant major and inspector, but actually worked as a mechanic. The arbitrator found he should have been classified under grade 12 as a mechanic rather than the lower grades assigned, entitling him to higher pay and benefits.
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